8/23/09

Horror Movie DILF: Tremors

Name: Earl Bassett

Location: Perfection, Nevada.

Occupation: Handyman

Family: While there is no indication of a proper family, Earl seems to have a rather close relationship with fellow handyman and ne'er-do-well,Valentine McKee. The guys have a rather father/son vibe going on, or maybe it's something else, who knows? Both men have a propensity of wearing very tight pants and like to play with guns - also, it is noted that once Valentine shows some interest in one of the few eligible women who shows up in Perfection, he seems irked.

Why is He a DILF?: When trouble strikes Perfection in the form of humongous sand worms, Earl is up to the challenge - granted, he might not want to get involved at first, but when the going gets tough, he hitches up his skin tight Levis, squares his manly shoulders, slaps Valentine on the butt and takes charge. Frankly his butch demeanor is only matched by one other resident of Perfection, the gun toting, Heather Gummer (who utters one of the best lines of the film as she and her husband are trying to shoot at the giant serpents and she sees that the bullets are not having an effect, "Didn't even get penetration!").Earl is indeed one hot daddy, and a great unsung Horror Movie DILF! Played by: Fred Ward (and special notice to Kevin Bacon as Valentine, and Reba McEntire as the butch, Heather!)

4 comments:

I dunno...the "Lay-Out", here, is a little confusing...so I'll comment on everything "up above".Well, the idea for a "Gayish" Horror Site is a decent one...but I'll have to say I have my doubts about it's success.A few years ago a book came-out called "Monsters In The Closet- Homosexuality in the Horror Film".It was a decent book, but in the long-run...anything that "alienates" a group of people is bound for failure.To emphasize Horror Movies' very closeted plot points and charactersseems to be somewhat "sexist".Bloody Disgusting News has been rather cool about the subject and the members (mostly straight males)have been amazingly relaxed when the subject comes up.I even decided to "test" my "'bros"by starting a post..."The Hottest Male Vampires."The ladies finally came out of hiding to answer.The word "Hottest" was intentionally used (rather than the "much-more-straight-friendly "Coolest") and the straight guys all passed with flying, rainbow colors.Go ahead...I see where you're headed and I find it, personally,interesting.But the reason for doing this is....?"The Gayest Horror Movie of All Time" that people didn't realize was gay was "FRANKENSTEIN-THE TRUE STORY"...an excellent TV film...three hours long and actually a little better than the Shelley novel.So..."Shades of "Scarlet Street" magazine with it's never-ending "vintage hunk" photos and underage "Boy of the Month" articles.I, personally, am not going to let my "sexual interests" run my life and ooze-over into my Horror Movie interests"...but if it "validates" your existence...then, by all means...go for it.But, remember one thing...straight men are just as capable of loving another man as gay and bi men...they flirt, and spank and lean and look into each other's eyes...the only things missing are "Foreplay" and "Sex".As a straight buddy of mine once commented in a very serious voice, "I'm doing the best I can, Dude....I would do more, if I could...I really would".Needless to say, I had to sit down and think...really think, about what I was doing...Don't do that here...You'll have a lot more members and will be able to spread "the news" with greater ease. Good luck.

Fred Ward is a god. I also loved him as Reese Witherspoon's daddy in "Sweet home Alabama," though his buddy relationship with Kevin in this film jacks up the hotness considerably. If you really want to get a better look at Fred Ward, check out "Two Small Bodies," a movie of a two-character play. Fred walks around in his tighty-whities for most of that one.

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About This Blog

I love horror films, been watching them all of my life.
As a gay man, I've come to note the more homo-erotic subtext in many of these films. From the obvious in films like, Interview With the Vampire, to the more subtle in movies like, Scream.
So, what I intend to do with this blog, is, from time to time, highlight a movie that is both scary as well as sensual,(or just plain campy) provided those elements are borne of gay or lesbian sensibilities.